mineral · a form of Copper
Copper
Essential trace mineral for iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and antioxidant defense.
What it’s good for
Copper for Chronic Fatigue
Not verified1 study · 0 supporting · 0 against
5 safety notes
Why it gets suggested: Copper helps release stored iron for red blood cells, and helps mitochondria make energy.
Dose: 1–2 mg
Why we could not verify it: No human clinical trial tests copper supplementation in any form for chronic fatigue syndrome or fatigue as a primary endpoint; PubMed search returned zero matching intervention trials. The most relevant systematic review (Joustra et al. We cannot stand behind this claim on the evidence we have, so it carries no rating.
Copper for Hair Thinning
Not verified1 study · 0 supporting · 0 against
5 safety notes
Why it gets suggested: Copper helps cross-link the structural proteins in hair, and is needed for pigment.
Dose: 1–2 mg
Tested as: topical copper peptides (GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu) — a different chemical form and a different route of administration (topical, not oral)
Why we could not verify it: A proper search found trials of this compound, but not in the form named here — topical copper peptides (GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu) — a different chemical form and a different route of administration (topical, not oral). Evidence for one form is not evidence for another.